According to the Text,the Congressional Process Is Slow and Involves

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the text,the congressional process is slow and involves a great deal of bickering and arguing because ______.

• A) politics breeds competitiveness
• B) each side is more interested in partisan advantage than in solving the nation's problems
• C) politics draws self-interested men and women
• D) media coverage causes members to posture and behave in partisan ways to play to their constituents
• E) democracy is a messy process that involves bargaining and compromise

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often resulting in prejudice and discrimination.

Stereotype Threat

A phenomenon where awareness of stereotypes about one's identity group leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Stereotype Content Model

A theory suggesting that stereotypes are based on the perceived warmth and competence of social groups, determining their societal status and emotional responses from others.

Competence; Status

Refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that an individual possesses, which contribute to their social status and how others perceive them.